2 Samuel 14:20

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Joab your servant has done this to address the issue indirectly,  but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God, knowing everything on earth.’

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:17

Your servant thought: May the word of my lord the king bring relief, for my lord the king is able to discern the good and the bad like the angel of God.  May the Lord your God be with you.’

2 Samuel 19:27

Ziba slandered your servant to my lord the king.  But my lord the king is like the angel of God,  so do whatever you think best.

Proverbs 29:5

A person who flatters his neighbour spreads a net for his feet.

Proverbs 26:28

A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

2 Samuel 5:23

So David enquired of the Lord, and he answered, ‘Do not attack directly, but circle around behind them and come at them opposite the balsam trees.

Genesis 3:5

‘In fact, God knows that when  you eat it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.’

1 Samuel 29:9

Achish answered David, ‘I’m convinced that you are as reliable as an angel of God.  But the Philistine commanders have said, “He must not go into battle with us.”

2 Samuel 18:13

If I had jeopardised my own  life #– #and nothing is hidden from the king #– #you would have abandoned me.’

2 Samuel 19:28

For my grandfather’s entire family deserves death from my lord the king, but you set your servant among those who eat at your table.  So what further right do I have to keep on making appeals to the king? ’